Patents by Inventor Charles Hu

Charles Hu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240132491
    Abstract: An indoline compound. Specifically disclosed is an application of a compound represented by formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in the preparation of drugs for treating related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jianyu LU, Charles Z. DING, Huijun HE, Lihong HU, Yuanyuan HUANG, Jian LI, Shuhui CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240127990
    Abstract: A metal oxide varistor (MOV) includes an MOV body, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a thermal cut-off insulation shell. The MOV body is a crystalline microstructure with zinc oxide mixed with one or more other metal oxides. The first electrode is adjacent one side of the MOV body and is connected to a first radial lead. The second electrode is adjacent a second side of the MOV body and is connected to a second radial lead having a curved portion. The thermal cut-off insulation shell is adjacent the second electrode and has a protrusion, with the curved portion of the second radial lead being adjacent the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Dongguan Littelfuse Electronics Company Limited
    Inventors: Hailang Tang, Dongjian Song, Charles Hu
  • Patent number: 11952039
    Abstract: An electric-vehicle frame includes a mid-section and an end section. The mid-section has first and second frame rails spaced from each other by a first distance along a cross-vehicle axis defining a battery compartment therebetween. The end-section has first and second frame rails spaced from each other by a second distance along the cross-vehicle axis smaller than the first distance. A first connector is fixed to the first frame rail of the mid-section and to the first frame rail of the end-section. A second connector is fixed to the second frame rail of the mid-section and to the second frame rail of the end-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ajay Kumar Gupta, Leonard Anthony Shaner, Yu Liu, John Wesley Stanley, Yu-Kan Hu, Fungtai Charles Ko, Petros Frantzeskakis
  • Publication number: 20240109120
    Abstract: Fastener storage is presented. The fastener storage comprises a disc with a plurality of apertures through a first face of the disc and arranged in a plurality of rings concentric with the disc, and a plurality of machine-readable identifiers on the first face of the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster, Gi Jun Hong, Hwangyu Shin, Youngwoo Koh
  • Publication number: 20240109201
    Abstract: An end effector for confined space manufacturing operations and methods of use are presented. The end effector comprises a pair of kinematic machines connected in series, and an operational head connected to a first platform of a first kinematic machine of the pair of kinematic machines, the operational head configured to perform number of manufacturing operations on a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster
  • Publication number: 20240112836
    Abstract: A metal oxide varistor (MOV) includes an MOV body, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a thermal cut-off (TCO). The MOV body is a crystalline microstructure with zinc oxide mixed with one or more metal oxides. The first electrode is adjacent a first side of the MOV body and is connected to a first radial lead. The second electrode is adjacent a second side of the MOV body and is connected to a second radial lead. The TCO is adjacent the second electrode and consists of solder paste with at least one core. The at least one core is a solid at a first temperature and a liquid at a second temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Dongguan Littelfuse Electronics Company Limited
    Inventors: Dongjian Song, Charles Hu
  • Publication number: 20240109207
    Abstract: A fastening end effector is presented. The fastening end effector comprises a hammering insertion die translatable into and out of a housing of the fastening end effector along a longitudinal axis of the fastening end effector; and grippers positioned circumferentially around the hammering insertion die to hold a head of a fastener against the hammering insertion die, the grippers independently moveable relative to the hammering insertion die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster
  • Publication number: 20240066647
    Abstract: An end effector is presented. The end effector comprises a torque wrench and a first vacuum source. The torque wrench is configured to hold a collar and apply a single-sided clamp-up to a structure. The first vacuum source is pneumatically connected to the torque wrench and configured to supply a vacuum for the single-sided clamp-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster, Hwangyu Shin, Gi Jun Hong, Youngwoo Koh
  • Publication number: 20240071651
    Abstract: A cable includes a core wire, a shielding layer located on a periphery of the core wire, and an insulating skin at least partially located on a periphery of the shielding layer. The shielding layer includes at least a first metal layer and a second metal layer. The first metal layer and the second metal layer have different metal materials. The first metal layer and the second metal layer are integrally composited. With this arrangement, the shielding effect of the cable is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: DONGGUAN LUXSHARE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
    Inventors: Zhongchao PENG, Jinchang DAI, Bentao HU, Huanzhong YAN, Charles Lloyd GRANT, Andrew John NOWAK
  • Publication number: 20240066709
    Abstract: An end effector is presented. The end effector comprises a housing, an actuated mechanical retainer, and a normalizing nosepiece assembly. The actuated mechanical retainer is connected to the housing and configured to selectively constrain and release the normalizing nosepiece assembly from the housing. The normalizing nosepiece assembly is moveable relative to the housing and having a nosepiece bushing configured to contact a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin M. Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster, Gi Jun Hong, Hwangyu Shin, Youngwoo Koh
  • Publication number: 20230364669
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for building a fuselage assembly for an aircraft. A number of fixtures may be drive across a floor to an assembly area to form an assembly fixture. The fuselage assembly may be built on the assembly fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Branko Sarh, Melissa Ann Findlay, Alan S. Draper, Jorge Alberto Arriaga, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Kevin Marion Barrick, Michael J. Kozak, Quang T. Do, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller, Yuanxin Charles Hu
  • Patent number: 11724305
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for building a fuselage assembly for an aircraft. A number of fixtures may be drive across a floor to an assembly area to form an assembly fixture. The fuselage assembly may be built on the assembly fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Branko Sarh, Melissa Ann Findlay, Alan S. Draper, Jorge Alberto Arriaga, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Kevin Marion Barrick, Michael J. Kozak, Quang T. Do, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller, Yuanxin Charles Hu
  • Publication number: 20230190144
    Abstract: A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. EMERY, Michael F. TOMASCO, Charles HU
  • Patent number: 11672452
    Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Paul D. Reynolds, John F. Larkin, Charles Hu, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel R. Bloom, Joseph A. Vivolo, Richard M. Wiard
  • Patent number: 11548057
    Abstract: An apparatus for accessing an interior of a fuselage assembly. A tower having a number of platform levels may be driven into a selected tower position within an assembly area. The interior of the fuselage assembly may be accessed using the number of platform levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, Richard Griffith Reese, IV, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Alan S. Draper, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Michael J. Kozak, Jeffrey Lawrence Miller
  • Publication number: 20220322980
    Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Raul ESCUTIA, Paul D. REYNOLDS, John F. LARKIN, Charles HU, Michael F. TOMASCO, Daniel R. BLOOM, Joseph A. VIVOLO, Richard M. WIARD
  • Patent number: 11399744
    Abstract: A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Michael F. Tomasco, Charles Hu
  • Patent number: 11382544
    Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Reynolds, Raul Escutia, John F. Larkin, Charles Hu, Michael F. Tomasco, Daniel R. Bloom, Joseph A. Vivolo, Richard M. Wiard
  • Publication number: 20210330225
    Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Raul ESCUTIA, Paul D. REYNOLDS, John F. LARKIN, Charles HU, Michael F. TOMASCO, Daniel R. BLOOM, Joseph A. VIVOLO, Richard M. WIARD
  • Patent number: 11051734
    Abstract: Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Daniel R. Bloom, Charles Hu, Paul D. Reynolds, Joseph A. Vivolo, Michael F. Tomasco